So, this is the year you were going to begin studying Chinese
at Yale University … but once again you forgot to fill out
the application paperwork.

Not to worry. With the syllabus and materials for “Chinese
130 - Online Multimedia Text” all being provided online, you
can easily “follow along” with the listening, reading, writing
and speaking resources to which the “real” students in this
course have access.

You can choose between Simplified or Traditional character
versions - each containing a source text, exercises, vocabulary,
and grammar notes.

If you’re determined and industrious, you can certainly guide
yourself through the materials for this course and learn a
great deal if you’re a beginner.

On the other hand, if you’ve already studied the Chinese
language for awhile, this will serve as a good refresher course
for you.

And best of all, you can skip all the quizzes and exams without
having to worry about flunking out of school.

At http://classes.yale.edu/chns130/ you will find the actual syllabus,
links to extensive listening resources, vocabulary lists,
slideshows and other materials.